Changing face of Mount Vernon in last decade
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1/25/2009
The agrcultural base of Skagit Valley has given rise to a dramatic increase in the Latino population in the Mount Vernon area. Since the state of Washington has one of the highest minimum wages in the country, it has become home to many illegal aliens from many South American countries as well as illegals from Mexico. There use to be little or no gang activity in Mount Vernon but this has changed due to an apathetic view of the local city government. Now there are at least 6 distinct Latino gangs operating with Mount Vernon as their hub. They bring with them the usual gang activities - increases in drug useage, prostitution, malicious attacks against citizens and intimidation of anyone who would stand up against the gangs. Think twice before settling here. I have been in this area since 1979 and unfortunately it continues to be degraded by these evil influences.
Bill | Mount Vernon, WA